Check if Metro Exodus runs smoothly on a 5400RPM HDD.
Check if Metro Exodus runs smoothly on a 5400RPM HDD.
I recently purchased Metro Exodus for my PC. The game itself is around 60GB, which is quite large considering my nearly full 500GB SSD. My hard drive has 1TB of space but spins at 5400RPM. I’m wondering if it will run smoothly on such a slow drive or if the games will lag significantly.
Each hard drive varies, but as long as it isn't acting like an old cassette player, it should work okay.
5400rpm works well for most games, give it a try. It varies by title—some, like "open world" games, often load assets on the fly, which can cause frequent stutters, particularly on slower hardware (e.g., Nier: Automata). In contrast, loading everything into VRAM beforehand ensures smoother performance, even with large maps, though this method is uncommon and demands powerful systems (like Monster Hunter World, which needs at least 6GB VRAM).
It's not a flawless design, but it's necessary. This approach demands more work from developers compared to loading everything upfront. For expansive open-world titles, it's crucial because the sheer volume of data makes it impractical to store all information in RAM or VRAM at once. Loading would slow things down and cause visible stutters or lag when new assets are needed, like textures or models. Otherwise, it should function smoothly.